Abstract
Falls and fall-related injuries among older adults represent a substantial health burden. Approximately 30% of older adults experience at least one fall each year, and half of these individuals fall recurrently [1, 2]. Fall-related non-fatal injuries are associated with increased morbidity, decreased functioning, and increased health care resource utilization [3, 4]. Fall-related injuries such as fracture account for 10-15% of emergency department presentations of those aged 65 years and older [5, 6]. With the number of adults aged 65 and older expected to increase to 1 in 5 by 2050, the economic burden imposed by falls is expected to increase proportionally [7].
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Falls in Older People |
| Subtitle of host publication | Risk Factors, Strategies for Prevention and Implications for Practice, Third Edition |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 460-468 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781108594455 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781108706087 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2021 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine
- General Nursing
- General Health Professions
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